MAR. 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 493

Bankruptcy Notices.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Hawera.

NOTICE is hereby given that FRANCIS ASHTON WARNER, of Hawera, Book-keeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Thursday, the 1st day of March, 1900, at 2 o’clock p.m.

C. A. BUDGE,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Hawera, 20th February, 1900.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Hawera.

NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM HARRISON GIBSON, of Stratford, Manager for Eliza Mary Graham Gibson, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Monday, the 5th day of March, 1900, at 2 o’clock p.m.

C. A. BUDGE,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Hawera, 21st February, 1900.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Hawera.

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES FITZGERALD, of Hawera, Storekeeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Wednesday, the 7th day of March, 1900, at 2 o’clock p.m.

C. A. BUDGE,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Hawera, 24th February, 1900.

In Bankruptcy.

Estate of WILLIAM WALTON, of New Plymouth, Grocer.

NOTICE is hereby given that a first dividend, of 2s. in the pound, in the above estate is now payable at my office, Devon Street, New Plymouth, on all proved claims, upon production of promissory notes (if any) for indorsement.

J. C. DAVIES,
Deputy Official Assignee.

New Plymouth, 24th February, 1900.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Wanganui.

NOTICE is hereby given that LOUISA REID, of Wanganui, Boardinghouse-keeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, Wanganui, on Tuesday, 6th March, 1900, at 2.30 p.m.

JOHN NOTMAN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Wanganui, 28th February, 1900.

In Bankruptcy.

In the estate of JAMES FREDERICK CLARK, of Reefton, Share-broker.

A FIRST and final dividend, of 2s. in the pound, on all proved and admitted claims is now payable at my office.

HENRY COOPER,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Reefton, 20th February, 1900.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Dunedin.

NOTICE is hereby given that statements of accounts and balance-sheets in respect of the under-mentioned estates, together with the report of the Audit Office thereon, have been duly filed in the above Court; and I hereby further give notice that at the sitting of the said Court to be held on Monday, the 19th day of March, 1900, I intend to apply for an order releasing me from the administration of the said estates.

Dated this 20th day of February, 1900.

143. Ryley, John, Dunedin, Miller (trading as “R. Anderson and Co.”).

144. Finker, Meyer, Dunedin, Warehouseman.

145. Eason, Charles, Owaka, Settler.

146. Andrews, Thomas, Waikouaiti, Farmer.

147. Mackay, Alexander, Waikoikoi, Farmer.

148. Gilmour, John, Port Chalmers (formerly Balclutha), Butcher.

149. Elliott, Edmund William, Macetown, Hotelkeeper.

150. Munden, John, Dunedin, Boot-upper Manufacturer.

151. McRobie, Robert, Dunedin, Clerk.

152. Metcalf, George, Dunedin, Dust Contractor.

153. Gillam, William Frank, Dunedin, Painter.

154. Espie, Archibald, Balclutha, Labourer.

C. C. GRAHAM,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Invercargill.

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES AITKEN, of Invercargill, Storeman, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on the 27th day of February, 1900, at 2.30 o’clock p.m.

CHARLES ROUT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Invercargill, 20th February, 1900.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Invercargill.

NOTICE is hereby given that JOHN HARVIE, of Gore, Tailor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at the Courthouse, Gore, on the 5th day of March, 1900, at 2 o’clock p.m.

CHARLES ROUT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Invercargill, 22nd February, 1900.

In Bankruptcy.—In the District Court, held at Invercargill.

NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM CHARLES CARRAN, of Otatau, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on the 6th day of March, 1900, at 2.30 o’clock p.m.

CHARLES ROUT,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Invercargill, 23rd February, 1900.

Mining Notices.

STATEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY.

Name of company: New Golconda Gold-mining Company (No Liability).

When formed, and date of registration: 18th June, 1895; 22nd August, 1895.

Whether in active operation or not: In active operation.

Where business is conducted, and name of Legal Manager: No. 11, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland; Dennis Gilmore MacDonnell.

Nominal capital: £15,000.

Amount of capital subscribed: £10,800.

Amount of capital actually paid up in cash: £4,733 9s. 4d.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders, and amount of cash received for same (if any): Nil.

Paid-up value of scrip given to shareholders on which no cash has been paid: Nil.

Number of shares into which capital is divided: 150,000.

Number of shares allotted: 54,430.

Amount paid per share: 11¾d.

Amount called up per share: 11¾d.

Number and amount of calls in arrear: Nil.

Number of shares forfeited: 53,570.

Number of forfeited shares sold, and money received for same: 36,474; nil.

Number of shareholders at time of registration of company: 42.

Present number of shareholders: 71.

Number of men employed by company: 3.

Quantity and value of gold or silver produced during preceding year: Nil.

Total quantity and value of gold or silver produced since registration: 84 oz. 11 dwt.; £237 17s. 4d.

Amount expended in connection with carrying on operations during preceding year: £260 17s. 1d.

Total expenditure since registration: £4,918 17s. 9d.

Total amount of dividends declared: Nil.

Total amount of dividends paid: Nil.

Total amount of unclaimed dividends: Nil.

Amount of cash at banker’s: Nil.

Amount of cash in hand: £66 11s. 1d.

Amount of debts directly due to company: Nil.

Amount of debts considered good: Nil.

Amount of contingent liabilities of company (if any): £164 6s. 7d.